Bootstrap for control and independence—build slow but solid.
Raise VC for speed and scale—build big but with strings attached.
Choose based on your goal: freedom or growth.
Is it better to bootstrap or seek VC funding for your startup?
The endless debate: Bootstrap vs. VC funding.
- Bootstrapping builds resilience and deep customer focus. You prioritize solving real problems over chasing valuations.
- VC funding can
Burning through funds to capture Market share is TRENDING. For that startup sacrifice the control they have on the business.
To what extent should we raise funds and what all things should we consider about the VC from which we are raising funds.
OR
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Aanya Vashishtha
Drafting Airtight Ag... • 1m
Should You Raise Fund or Bootstrap?
Here’s a Reality Check
Every founder faces this question:
Should you raise external funding or bootstrap your startup?
Both paths have pros and cons, and the right choice depends on your business goals, risk tol
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Harsh Singh
Founder @Luma Space • 9m
Happy Independence Day from Luma Space and SentiAid!
Let's celebrate the spirit of freedom and innovation together as we continue to build a brighter, more inclusive future.
Jai Hind! 🫡
Jai Bharat 🇮🇳
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Vikas Acharya
Building WelBe| Entr... • 3m
Do You Really Need Investors? Maybe Not!
Fundraising vs. Bootstrapping – What’s Right for You?
Bootstrapping (Pros & Cons)
✅ Full control
✅ No pressure from investors
❌ Slower growth
Example: Mailchimp, Zoho, Basecamp – all built without investors
Happy Independence Day Medial Family
As we celebrate our country's freedom, it's important to reflect and ask ourselves: Are We Really Independent?
Political Freedom: Man got freedom in 1947, but people of this country should get people-oriented le
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The next billionaire
Unfiltered and real ... • 2m
Found this amazing VC vs Bootstrap Analogy! Give it a read.
VCs sell you dreams.
But bootstrappers build wealth today.
Turning down every investor pitch for 12 years to bootstrap to $5M ARR has proven to be the best bet of my journey.
Here's the
( millionaire fastlane)
Because a job restricts your income, demanding a significant wage increase is practically impossible. You give up five days of your life to work under uncontrollable constraints for two days of freedom. Control and leverage ar
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Aanya Vashishtha
Drafting Airtight Ag... • 1m
"Should You Raise Funds or Bootstrap? Here’s a Reality Check."
Raising funds sounds glamorous—big checks, investor clout, fast growth.
But it’s a trade-off.
You get cash but lose equity and often control; investors expect results, not excuses.
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Amanat Prakash
Building xces • 1m
Day 2 Business Terms
1. CAC (Customer Acquisition Cost) – "If you spend ₹10,000 to get 10 customers, your CAC is ₹1,000. Keep it lower than your Customer Lifetime Value (CLV) to stay profitable!"
2. Gross Margin vs. Net Margin – "Selling a burger